Figure 6

Integrative metabolic interpretation map of branched-chain amino acids (leucine, isoleucine, valine) metabolism and insulin sensitivity differences between genetic strains (North American Holstein, NAH, n = 8; New Zealand Holstein, NZH, n = 8) at early lactation stage (21 days in milk) under grazing conditions. Red-colored circles indicate greater, while blue circles lower plasma concentrations of metabolites for NAH vs. NZH cows. Color code for significance levels is stated in the figure legend. Colored-rectangles indicate the expected regulation state of process or transport/gene expression as stated in the figure legend.